Smithville Inn
The quaint Smithville Inn has benefited from its historic town setting and luxuriously well-kept grounds since 1787. Serving "sophisticated comfort food" for lunch, dinner and Sunday brunch, its menu includes soups made fresh daily, like New England clam chowder. Appetizers include calamari fritto, eggplant rollentini and salads. Sandwiches and seafood entrees such as a crab cake platter and various meat dishes are available. And the venue has plenty of space, with rooms suitable for groups of 10 to 200. Attire is dressy.
Smithville Inn
1 N. New York Rd.
Smithville, NJ 08205
(609) 652-7777
smithvilleinn.com
Mickey & Minnie's Inn
Family-owned since 1938, Mickey & Minnie's Inn is a spirited eatery known for its extended Oktoberfest celebration and the various beers and schnitzels featured during it. Its usual fare otherwise is traditional American tinged with Cajun and European influences, like the lime butter glazed blackened and jumbo lump crab meat-stuffed tilapia. Beyond seafood, Chicken, veal, beef, pork and pastas dominate the menu. Lunch and dinner specials change weekly and catering or private parties are welcome. Entrees are about $15 to $24 and attire is casual.
Mickey & Minnie's Inn
733 W. White Horse Pike
Cologne, NJ 08213
(609) 965-1877
mickeyandminniesinn.com
Ram's Head Inn
Ram's Head Inn is only 8 miles from Atlantic City--but it feels worlds away. This elegant fine dining establishment features an inviting candlelit atmosphere, excellent American "colonial" fare and a chance to unwind with a cocktail in its Gallery--or fireside, in the Tavern. It offers a wealth of extravagant seafood entrees, cuts of filet mignon and duck breast, all sourced from local purveyors when possible. A la carte and private dining is available. Entrees are about $25 to $45 and attire is dressy.
Ram's Head Inn
9 W. White Horse Pike
Galloway, NJ 08205
(609) 652-1700
ramsheadinn.com
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